Village Care Manager

Overview LDK Seniors Living is committed to treating every senior Australian with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values guide our culture and shape every aspect of care for residents and our team. We offer a One Move Promise® — once residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again. About Amberfield Amberfield is LDK Seniors Living’s newest premium village, located on Cotter Road in Weston, Canberra’s inner south. It is a short drive to Yarralumla, Curtin and Woden town centres. Amberfield features 370+ homes, including apartments, sky villas, and villas. The village offers a range of activities to promote wellbeing and provide a fulfilling senior living experience, with a full range of care options from independent living to 24/7 high‑level care, including dementia support. Residents enjoy resort‑style living with on‑site amenities such as a restaurant, cafe, bar, greengrocer, theatre and beauty salon. The wellness centre includes a gym, indoor pool, and private health consultation rooms. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces include a dog park and eco park. About the role The Village Care Manager provides clinical and operational leadership of nursing and care services delivery across the village. This role ensures the delivery of safe, person‑centred and evidence‑based care, while maintaining compliance with aged care legislation, quality standards and LDK values. This is a key leadership role within the village, supporting care teams, overseeing complex resident care and driving strong clinical governance, quality outcomes and team performance. This is an opportunity to lead from the front—guiding teams, supporting residents and families, and shaping a positive, high‑performing care environment. Role responsibilities Provide clinical and operational leadership to nursing and care teams across the village Ensure safe, high quality and person‑centred care delivery aligned with legislation and standards Act as Village Infection Control Lead and oversee clinical risk and SIRS reporting Provide oversight of complex resident care in collaboration with senior clinical leaders Lead and participate in case conferencing and nurse call (EEVI) meetings Liaise with rostering, GPs and Nurse Practitioners to ensure continuity of care Build strong relationships with residents, families and external health partners Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor key quality indicators Support staff development, performance management and workforce planning Participate in on‑call arrangements for afterhours clinical escalations Qualifications, Experience and Skills Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration Minimum 5 years’ nursing experience Previous experience in a clinical leadership or care management role Strong knowledge of aged care legislation, quality standards and clinical governance Confident leader with strong communication and decision making skills Commitment to ongoing professional development Our Employee Value Proposition LDK villages have established a reputation of being “truly happy places” for residents. We know this is achieved when our team feels connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you become part of a for‑purpose, values‑led, people‑first organisation that empowers and invests in employees to develop, nurture and grow professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment. Competitive salary package Free on‑site parking Purchased leave options, giving flexibility to take extra time off when needed Salary packaging with novated leasing options Rewards and retail discounts program Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK) Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages On‑site cafes and restaurants available to staff Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents Employee referral bonus and retention bonus How to apply People who join LDK inherently possess and practise LDK values in their daily life. They have a desire and passion to apply these values toward a fulfilling purpose of caring for older people and want to work with a team highly committed to the LDK vision. If this sounds like you, and LDK sounds like the place you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza. Our Vision LDK Seniors’ Living’s vision is that all seniors in Australia will be treated with Love, Decency and Kindness on their ageing journey. We live, breathe and operate by our 3 core values of Love, Decency and Kindness every day. We are proud that every aspect of our business revolves around these values and our vision to create a senior living option truly worth of Australian seniors, with a “one move” promise. Our employees are valued members of the LDK Family, whether they are a Registered Nurse or Personal Carer, a Cleaner, Administrator, or a Cook for our residents. Our ongoing commitment is to support and foster their growth and development, so together we deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. Please consider employment with LDK Healthcare if you share our vision and values. #J-18808-Ljbffr LDK Healthcare